Archive for the ‘self help’ Category
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
“Staying Young” Is A Big Commercial Industry
Anti-aging, staying young, looking younger or just feeling younger is a multimillion dollar industry. There’s a really good reason for it. We have an ever-aging generation.
The Baby Boomers and those younger than they are experiencing the longest life expectancies in history. This generation is one of the largest [...]
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, anti-aging, Baby Boomers, dementia, staying young
Posted in Aging, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Mental Health, Natural Foods, Natural Remedies, Skin Treatment, self help | 9 Comments »
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Only One Sure Way
I know what you’re thinking: If you want to avoid a hangover…..DON ‘T DRINK! But unfortunately, some of us are not that strong.
And if you’re Irish, like me, it’s nearly impossible to avoid social situations where drinking is going on because nearly all social situations involve drinking. So this is for [...]
Tags: alcohol problem, avoiding hangovers, holiday cheer
Posted in Drug or Alchohol Abuse, Health, Holidays, Natural Remedies, food, self help | No Comments »
Monday, November 17th, 2008
One of my most miserable experiences was several years ago one when I was invited out on Lake Michigan one sunny summer day to ride on a friend’s sailboat.
was a big one–technically a yacht I guess. He invited five other people and we had food and beverages for a floating party. My friend and [...]
Tags: car sickness, cure, motion Sickness Treatments, seasick
Posted in Medical, Natural Remedies, Treatment Programs, self help | No Comments »
Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Reaching The Point Of Reckoning
I know a lot of alcoholics. I drank with them. They are my friends. For some reason I didn’t get addicted, but for years I drank as much as they did, so I guess I didn’t have the genetic predisposition to alcoholism.
I was one of the lucky ones. Most of my [...]
Tags: Addiction, alcoholics anonymous, alcoholism treatment, rehab, treatment
Posted in Drug or Alchohol Abuse, Family, Health, Medical, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Treatment Programs, adddiction, depression, self help | No Comments »
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
You are probably smart enough to try anything within reason, when it comes to attempting natural cures for depression… since so many other treatments have fallen short for you and so many efforts on your part don’t quite work.
mean, you tried prayer. You tried writing and crafting fiction and plays—solo and in collaboration—to purge [...]
Tags: alcoholism, depression, Exercise, meditation, Natural Remedies, rehab, St. John's wort
Posted in Drug or Alchohol Abuse, Herbal, Mental Health, Natural Foods, Natural Remedies, Natural Supplements, Rehabilitation, Treatment Programs, depression, self help | 5 Comments »
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
I must confess I developed Type-2 Diabetes several years ago, but fortunately it’s under control. I plan to share with you how I did it in this and future posts. I must underscore that it is a serious disease and you need to be aware of it and how to either prevent it from happening [...]
Tags: blood sugar level, diabetes prevention, diabetes treatment, Diet, Exercise, Type 2 Diabetes
Posted in Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Health, Healthy Food, High Blood Pressure, Medical, Natural Foods, cardiovascular, self help | No Comments »
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
A Reason To Hate The Holidays
How many pounds are you planning to drop after the holidays? I guess the answer to that question is, “It depends how much I gain.” So true. It reflects the fact that most of us are resigned to
weight from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. For some, January 1 is [...]
Tags: diets, Health, Holidays, New Year's Resolution, nutritionist, weight loss
Posted in Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Health, Healthy Food, High Blood Pressure, Holidays, cardiovascular, self help | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Make Aerobic Activity Part Of Your Routine
I can’t think of a single physician or dietician who hasn’t felt that aerobic activity as a regular part of your lifestyle is a key to not only better health but also a longer life.
many diseases that shorten your life–hypertension,diabetes,heart disease, stroke– can be slowed or, in some [...]
Tags: aerobic exercise, Fitness, gymnasium, Health, longevity, swimming, walking, wellness
Posted in Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, Gymnasiums, Health, High Blood Pressure, Natural Foods, Skin Care, Sports, cardiovascular, self help | 2 Comments »
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers are all over the United States and most other post industrial countries. Choosing between the ones with available openings can be hard, especially if you are like everyone else and are on a limited budget.
If you are relatively wealthy or have excellent health insurance, you’re in luck and will [...]
Tags: Addiction, alcohol abuse, Detox, Drug abuse, Health, Treatment Centrers
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Where To Look For Information On Herbs
You can find out almost anything you need to know about herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements by going to any number of sources.
There are a number of books that have been published about herbs that are available from your local library, book stores like Barnes & Noble [...]
Tags: Health, herbal remedies, herbs, medicine, Natural Remedies, Supplements
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